Michigan Warriors, Flint's Perani Arena would merge as one under proposed business plan

FLINT, Michigan -- The Michigan Warriors' decision to not yet commit to a 2012-13 season is a product of ongoing plans to merge the team and the arena where they play into one business, said leaders of the team and the arena's management company.

Warriors owner Pat McEachern said the freedom to change this business structure required the team to apply for "dormancy status" from the North American Hockey League.